Since 1997, the International Rafting Federation (IRF) is recognised as the legitimate world governing body for rafting. We work with the global rafting community – sport, recreational, commercial, environmental and sustainability organisations – to advance all avenues and concerns of rafting.
We are a non-profit, democratic, global affiliation of national federations and sporting entities. Together we are responsible for fostering fair, credible and legitimate international rafting competition at all levels, and leading in raft guide standards the world over.
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Additional information for a safe re-entry into rafting
We had many people from all around the world sending us their appreciation of our Guidelines for a safe re-entry into rafting. For some it has helped them get their operations back on the water
The Franklin River, Australia’s hidden gem
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Australia is one of the greatest gems of the Australian wilderness The Franklin River. This incredible river is no place for the casual adventurer and represents one of
Stay active, stay fit this Olympic Day
Olympic Day was introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris. The goal was to promote participation in sport across the globe
What to wear white water rafting
By James Eastwood from Venchas (Adventures) Deciding on what to wear when white water rafting is essential as it provides that safety barrier against injuries as you white-knuckle down the rapids. The right gear can
Age divisions for World Rafting Champs 2021 confirmed
As announced earlier, the IRF has completed the renegotiation of contract dates for the World Rafting Championships (WRC) 2021 and
Branka Štulić, gone but not forgotten
It is 10 years since the rafting world tragically lost Branka Štulić, the captain of Bosnia & Herzegovina's Open Women's team. On the 10th June 2010, Branka Štulić, the
Next raft race events:
Troja Euro Cup 🇨🇿
Prague White Water Centre (Troja)
Loděnice FTVS UK Vodácká 8 171 00 Praha 7 - Troja
Devil’s Stream Euro & Czech Cups 🇨🇿
Devil's stream
Vltava river, Czechia
České Vrbne Czech Cup 🇨🇿
České Budějovice
České Vrbné 1995, České Budějovice 2, 370 11 České Budějovice, Czechia
British Open EC 🇬🇧
Lee Valley
Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross EN9 1AB, UK
Trnávka Czech Cup EC 🇨🇿
Trnavka
Slalomový kanál Trnávka, 394 44 Želiv, Czechia
Ibar EC 🇷🇸
Ibar, Ušće, Serbia
E761, Ušće, Serbia
Dracula Race Euro Cup 🇷🇴
Nehoiu, Romania
DNDN 10, Nr. 22 127444 Valea Lupului Romania
Kampar River Festival, Malaysia 🇲🇾
Radak Adventure
Radak Adventure Consultant, No. 1 Bawah, Jalan Sungai Itek, 31600, Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia
Winter Warbler EC 🇬🇧
Llandysul
Wilkes Head Square, Pontwelly, Llandysul SA44 4AA, United Kingdom
IRF World Rafting Champs 2021
WuPai River
Ziyuan, GuangXi Province, China
IRF World Rafting Champs 2022 🇧🇦
Vrbas River
Rafting Klub Kanjon, Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina
The Great Karnali Quest 2022 🇳🇵
Karanali river
Rakam Karnali 21600, Nepal
